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fernando bonito
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2002-04-30 |
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i would like to know about the limitations, in terms of deph, for scpt (source=hammer +plank).
better; what is the critical deph for the geophone to receive a good signal? maybe it depends on the estratigraphy,but would to hear your comments......
regards
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Author:
Paul Mayne
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2002-05-01 |
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Hi Fernando,
In general, you can reach depths of 30 to 40 meters, although
in special setups, as deep as 80 to 100 m. Most penetrometers
are electric and require amplification of signals up at the
surface when read by the computer. Some penetrometers are
electronic and have the signal conditioning & amplification
downhole. Thus, you not need to whack the source so much.
We use an electric solenoid-source but only for depths of 10
m (with electronic Hogentogler cones). We built a pneumatic
impulse source, good to say 20 m. When we go to 30 and 40 m
depths, unfortunately we're back to the old pendulum (sledge
hammer swinging on a steel frame). Vertek has built a special
hydraulic impulse source that is large and mounted on base
of large 30-tonne cone truck. This can reach 60 m depths and
costs on order of US $20k.
Regards,
Paul
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Author:
Bill Schwartz
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2002-07-21 |
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Hello Fernando
I agree with Paul's comments, although 80 to 100 meters for a max depth is optimistic.
As Paul stated, the determining factor regarding the depth you achieve is your "source". I have found that a steel beam, placed under the jacks of the drill is usually suitable to depths of 30 to 40 meters. Ensuring the beam is level and coupled to the ground surface with the drills weight will produce better results.
In addition to the wave source generators that Paul mentioned you might want to try using a "Buffalo Gun".
This wave source simply fires a 12 gauge shot gun shell into the ground and produces a higher energy wave. I am not sure if a specific company makes a buffalo gun as the ones I have seen were home made. ( A welder, some scrap steel and some shotgun shells....voila! Buffalo Gun)
Note: If you have a surficial layer of peat you might have problems get deep s-wave data as peat tends to dampen your signal.
Hope this helps
Bill Schwartz
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